Program Assistant – TRUE (Teens Researching Urban Ecology) Program | Wildlife Conservation Society

Project TRUE ­ (Teens Researching Urban Ecology) is a collaborative program
between the Wildlife Conservation Society and Fordham University funded by
the National Science Foundation.

For more information about the Project TRUE see the following websites:
http://bronxzoo.com/teens/project-true/
www.wcsurbanecology.wordpress.com
Twitter and Instagram – @TRUEcologyNYC

We are recruiting a Program Assistant. You may contact the Program
Coordinator, Jason Aloisio – jaloisio@wcs.org, if you have any questions.

Job Title        Program Assistant Project TRUE
Location         Bronx Zoo
Job Type         Part-Time
Department       BZ-EDUCATION

Job Description – Wildlife Conservation Society

Department: Education
Title: Program Assistant Project TRUE
Employment Type: Part-Time
Status: Non-Exempt
Grade Level: Hourly
Pay Range: $20 per hour
Reports To: Program Coordinator, Project TRUE
Hours: 25 hours per week (Mid-February to Mid-October)

Position Summary
The Program Assistant plays a support role in planning and implementing the
various work components of the initiative, working closely with the project
TRUE administration team, high school students, and mentors.

Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

– Manage the high school recruitment and hiring process for Project TRUE.
– Maintain student database.
– Work with Program Coordinator to prepare all materials and supplies for
Project TRUE research, training, and education sessions.
– Provide weekly support in the summer to all Project TRUE research teams.
This includes advising on research process, conducting teen team building
and training sessions, and assisting in field work throughout the city.
– Support the Program Coordination by conducting college prep workshops and
supporting high school students in the application process.
– Co-lead Project TRUE high school enrichment sessions throughout the
spring, summer and fall.
– Assist in planning and implementation of all public share-out events
including poster sessions, zoo events, and conferences.
– Travel throughout the city is required for this position.
– Performs all related tasks and duties as required.
– Contributes to, enlarges and upholds the Society’s policies toward the
Equal Employment Opportunities for women, minorities, veterans, the
handicapped and other protected groups.

Qualifications

– A minimum of a Bachelor¹s Degree in biology, ecology, environmental
science or education
– Knowledge of MS Office Suite, project management, and customer service
experience is required
– Experience working with teens preferred.
– Knowledge of field research required.
– Organized, able to work independently and as a part of a team
– Strong communication skills
– A valid driver’s license and an ability to drive in NYC to the various
zoos is required